Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a condition that develops in infancy or early childhood, and it typically starts when the focus in one eye is more enhanced than the other. The eye with less focus might be impaired due to a significant amount of farsightedness or astigmatism, or something
Read more-
Lazy Eye
Category: Pediatric Vision
-
Learning-Related Vision Problems
Category: Pediatric Vision
Learning disabilities may include dyslexia, math disorder, writing disorder, auditory processing deficits, or visual processing deficits. Although each child with a learning disability is unique, many also have associated visual problems. Addressing these vision disorders may alleviate some symptoms
Read more -
Lens Coatings
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
When you’re picking out a new pair of glasses, choosing the frames that best fit your face is just the beginning. After selecting your frames, you’ll need to choose the type of lens, lens material, and lens coating. With advances in eyeglass technology, there are several lens coating options to choose
Read more -
Lifestyle Practices for Eye Health
Category: Protecting Your Eyes
Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age. To keep your eyes as healthy as possible, follow these simple lifestyle practices. Get regular eye exams. Some eye problems — including
Read more -
Low Vision
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Vision Impairment
Most people classified as blind still retain some ability to see. They often have significantly impaired vision but can discern light, shapes, or other figures. Low vision refers to a class of visual impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. A number of conditions may cause low
Read more -
Macular Degeneration
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Age-Related
One of the most important reasons for regular examinations by your eye care provider is evaluate for the development of macular degeneration. According to the Bright Focus™ Foundation, this condition is the primary cause of loss of vision and blindness in older individuals ages 60 and above and is
Read more -
Macular Dystrophy
Category: Eye Diseases
You may have heard of macular degeneration, an age-related condition in which people suffer permanent vision loss due to damage in a part of the retina called macula. But you may not be so familiar with a similar macular condition that also causes vision loss -- even in young people. This condition,
Read more -
Macular Hole
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Cognitive and Acquired
The condition known as a macular hole refers to a tiny break in the macula that results in blurry or distorted vision. To fully understand the condition, one must understand eye anatomy. The macula is a spot located in the center of the retina (the back portion of the eye). Located where light comes
Read more -
Makeup Tips for Sensitive Eyes
Category: Newsletters, Tips for Healthy Eyes
Do your cosmetics make your eyes water and burn? Try these makeup tips for sensitive eyes.
Read more -
March Newsletter: Are Your Eyes Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Category: Newsletters
Not getting enough of a key vitamin might increase your risk of several eye diseases.
Read more -
March Newsletter: Is Your Prescription Up to Date? What You Need to Know about When and Why You should See Your Optometrist
Category: Newsletters
Not sure when you need to see the eye doctor?
Read more -
Marsden Balls
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
Here, a ball with letters, numbers, colors, pictures, or a combination is hung from the ceiling. In activities used to help focus visual attention, the individual may be asked to concentrate on a figure while bunting the ball with a rod, or hitting or catching it with their thumbs, palms or fists.
Read more -
May Newsletter: All about Floaters
Category: Newsletters
Seeing floating cobwebs or strings? Find out why this vision phenomenon happens.
Read more -
May Newsletter: What Flashes May Mean about Your Eye Health
Category: Newsletters
Could you have a vision problem if you see flashing lights?
Read more -
May is Healthy Vision Month
Category: Newsletters
Have you taken steps to protect your vision? May is Healthy Vision Month and it is the perfect time to start.
Read more -
Medicated Eye Drops
Category: We Can Help With, Glaucoma
Treatment for glaucoma often begins with medicated eye drops. The goal of these medications is to lower the pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) and prevent damage to the optic nerve. To gain the most benefits of these medications, use them exactly as prescribed by your eye doctor. Sometimes your
Read more